SidelineSwap vs Cabela's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SidelineSwap
This app connects athletes to buy and sell sports equipment. Find new and used gear at significant discounts or easily list your own items to earn cash. Join a global community of athletes trading their sports essentials.
- Shop new and used sports equipment
- Save up to 70% on gear
- Sell equipment in minutes
- Prepaid shipping labels provided
- Global marketplace for athletes
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SidelineSwap is where athletes buy and sell their gear. SHOP Shop new and used sports equipment up to 70% off – everything from hockey skates and golf clubs to lacrosse sticks and baseball gloves. SELL Sell in minutes – snap a photo, set a price, and receive a prepaid shipping label when the item sells. Cash in on last season’s gear, or list that old bike - or pair of skis - cluttering your garage. JOIN Join the leading marketplace for athletes. Buy and sell with hundreds of thousands of SidelineSwap users across the world.
Cabela's
Shop a vast selection of outdoor gear and apparel. Check your loyalty points, redeem them for purchases at affiliated restaurants and resorts, and browse in-store inventory. Discover new features and improvements regularly.
- Shop outdoor products
- Check in-store inventory
- Manage CLUB Points
- Redeem points at restaurants/resorts
- Browse thousands of products
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New Cabela's Ecommerce App! You now have the ability to shop 1000's of the best outdoor products, shop in-store inventory, check your CLUB Points, Redeem CLUB points on transactions at our restaurant/resorts, and more! Keep your eye out for additional features and improvements. Thanks for downloading!
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Verdict
SidelineSwap and Cabela's both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of SidelineSwap's written reviews are positive against 49% of Cabela's's. SidelineSwap also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Cabela's's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SidelineSwap against 4.8 for Cabela's. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59K and 29K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of SidelineSwap's written reviews are positive against 49% of Cabela's's.
SidelineSwap ships an update every 5 days, Cabela's fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | SidelineSwap | Cabela's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (59K ratings) — better | 4.8 (29K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 49.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | 29K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 355 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SidelineSwap, Inc | Bass Pro, Inc. |
Customer experience
SidelineSwap
Cabela's
User reviews
SidelineSwap
From 59K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to list and sell items
- 👍 Convenient shipping and payment process
- 🚀 Fast sales
- 👍 Lots of items to choose from
- 👍 Great way to buy/sell used sports gear
Room to improve
- 💰 High fees and commissions for sellers
- 🔒 Lack of buyer/seller reviews
- 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
- 🔒 Poor customer support and dispute resolution
- 🔒 Counterfeit items allowed on the platform
Cabela's
From 29K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 🛒 Convenient shopping experience
- 💳 Integrates well with Cabela's Club membership
- 🛍️ Wide selection of products
- 🏪 Ability to check store availability
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy app performance (crashes, freezes, slow loading)
- 🔍 Ineffective search and filtering functionality
- 💳 Issues with gift card and payment processing
- 📱 Lack of feature parity with website
- 🗺️ Inaccurate store inventory information
Bugs and requests
SidelineSwap
Reported bugs
3 issues- App login issues
- Listing items gets stuck in draft status
- Notification badges not clearing properly
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Canadian currency
- Allow sellers to rate buyers
- Improve in-app communication between buyers and sellers
- Provide more transparency on fees and policies
Cabela's
Reported bugs
5 issues- Zoom function not working properly
- Inconsistent app behavior when navigating
- Inability to write product reviews
- Incorrect display of product information
- Location tracking issues even after app deletion
Requested features
5 requests- Improved search and filtering options
- Seamless gift card and payment integration
- Ability to view order status and delivery information
- Wishlist/saved items functionality
- Enhanced in-store pickup and inventory visibility
In-app purchases
SidelineSwap
No in-app purchases
Cabela's
No in-app purchases
